A two-time Olympic medalist for the U.S. women's gymnastic team accused a former team doctor, who is already facing abuse charges, of sexual assault when she was a young teen.

Inspired by the #MeToo movement, McKayla Maroney released a lengthy statement Wednesday morning, alleging Dr. Larry Nassar repeatedly assaulted her and passed it off as "medically necessary treatment." The abuse was so much at times, she said, that she feared for her life.

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"People should know that this is not just happening in Hollywood," Maroney wrote, alluding to the rash of abuse accusations against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. "This is happening everywhere."

Maroney, 21, said the abuse began at age 13 at a training camp for the nation team and didn't end until she left the sport. But she said the "scariest night of my life" occurred when she was 15.

"I had flown all day and night with the team to get to Tokyo," said Maroney, who won gold with the U.S. at the 2012 London Games. "He'd given me a sleeping pill for the flight, and the next thing I know, I was all alone with him in his hotel room getting a 'treatment.' I thought I was going to die that night."

Maroney ticked off steps she believes will help women who are struggling to come forward with their own storied of sexual assault, including speaking out, holding institutions accountable, educating people on assault and having zero tolerance for abusers.

Nassar is already facing 22 counts of first-degree criminal sexual misconduct in Michigan and is awaiting sentencing on federal charges.

"We, like so many others, are outraged and disgusted by the conduct of which Larry Nassar is accused," USA Gymnastics said in a statement praising Maroney's decision to share her story. "We are sorry that any athlete has been harmed during her or his gymnastics career."

USA Gymnastics said it is strengthening its policies and procedures regarding abuse and expanding its education efforts to keep athletes safe.